Comment: Been taking Drisdol 50,000 iu 1 per week for 3 months due to a low Vit D level of 12. My doctor suggested this to help with my winter time seasonal depression. But the real benefit for me has been losing my chronic low back pain that has lasted over 24 years-and no more seasonal depression either-this drug/vitamin has saved my life enabling me to do things that I have not done in decades. It took
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Comment:Been taking Drisdol 50,000 iu 1 per week for 3 months due to a low Vit D level of 12. My doctor suggested this to help with my winter time seasonal depression. But the real benefit for me has been losing my chronic low back pain that has lasted over 24 years-and no more seasonal depression either-this drug/vitamin has saved my life enabling me to do things that I have not done in decades. It took 1 month of the dose above to begin feeling improvement - I am now able to run again and play on the floor with my 5 year old son. Who knew Vitamin D. I go back again in 3 months to recheck my D levels.. I love my DR.
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Comment: I am on week 6 (out of 20 week) of Vit D2, taking it 1x week. 50,000 units. I have been ok up until now. I am experiencing aches and bone pain from waist down. Especially in both knees. Is anyone else having any of this? I am currently using heating pad for the pain. Will be calling Dr. in am.

Comment:I am on week 6 (out of 20 week) of Vit D2, taking it 1x week. 50,000 units. I have been ok up until now. I am experiencing aches and bone pain from waist down. Especially in both knees. Is anyone else having any of this? I am currently using heating pad for the pain. Will be calling Dr. in am. Hide Full Comment

Comment: My initial doses were to take the Rx daily. Oh my goodness. I've been experiencing spasms on the inside of my rib cage. The ribs actually prevented me from rubbing/soothing the spasm. Now, I'm only taking Rx once a month but still experience spasms within my ribs for the following seven to ten days.

Comment:My initial doses were to take the Rx daily. Oh my goodness. I've been experiencing spasms on the inside of my rib cage. The ribs actually prevented me from rubbing/soothing the spasm. Now, I'm only taking Rx once a month but still experience spasms within my ribs for the following seven to ten days.Hide Full Comment

Reviewer: Dorrie, 55-64 Female on Treatment for 6 months to less than 1 year (Patient)

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Comment: I took this medication for 8 months(once a week for 8 weeks than once a month for 6 months) I started at 14 and went up th 39 during this time. I had a good experience with it and would recommend it to anyone who needs to bring their number up. I am no longer taking it. My doctor says as long as my number stays up I can stay off it.

Comment:I took this medication for 8 months(once a week for 8 weeks than once a month for 6 months) I started at 14 and went up th 39 during this time. I had a good experience with it and would recommend it to anyone who needs to bring their number up. I am no longer taking it. My doctor says as long as my number stays up I can stay off it.Hide Full Comment

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